Private Lessons
Private lessons will primarily be scheduled outside of our shop hours OR at the discretion of the instructor.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
Call or email the shop to discuss and reserve a lesson time - 518-861-0038 / info@spinningroom.net.
The cost for a 1 hour lesson is $20.
The cost for a 1/2 hour lesson is $12.
Classes
Call the store (518-861-0038) to get more info or to sign up. We ask for payment prior to class to secure your spot. Most classes require a minimum of 3 students. If we do not have enough students sign up, we will refund your class fee or reschedule the class. In the event of class cancellation by The Spinning Room (due to snow or tsunami, etc.) your fee will be refunded. Some classes require a bit of "homework" beforehand, so make sure to check before coming to class. All participants need to have their materials purchased before arriving for class. More details will be given upon registration. As always, you enjoy a 10% discount on materials for all classes.
November Classes
Building in Color In-Person Class Class is full!
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WHEN: Wednesdays, 6-8pm:
Nov 17, Dec 8 & 29, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 2 & 23, April 13 & 27, May 11 INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $80 Join Kathy to make a beautiful blanket and learn a variety of 2 & 3 color combination techniques. The class will cover intarsia, short rows, knitting below and mosaic techniques, as well as chart reading, seaming and attaching a border to your project. All techniques are supported with online videos. MATERIALS: Pattern: Building in Color, the book is available at the shop. Yarn: @ 900+ yds each of any worsted weight yarn in 3 different colors; light, medium and dark with good contrast is preferred. The shop sample was made with Ultra Wool. Needles: Size US #6/24” circular & #6 DPN’s, scissors, stitch markers & other knitting tools. HOMEWORK: Prior to class have the book ‘Building in Color’, your yarn and needles ready to go. Read through the first pages prior to Panel 1. We will discuss more in the first session and start the project together. SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for advanced beginners and above. |
Introduction to Crochet In-Person Class
Class is full. Please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Saturdays, November 6 & 13, 9:30 - 11 am
INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $25 Crochet is a fun and versatile craft and for many easier than other needle crafts. It is also often used to finish knitted pieces, especially for edging. In this class, you will learn GRANNY SQUARE which is one of the most iconic crochet squares and a good place for beginner crochet to start. You will learn the basic stitches which can be applied to other patterns. MATERIALS: Yarn: 600yds. Worsted weight yarn (wool or woo blend), 3 colors of solid or variegated. Hook: H/4.5mm Pattern: will be given out in class HOMEWORK: Purchase all materials before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner |
Needle Felted Landscape In-Person Class
Class is full. Please ask for the waiting list
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WHEN: Sunday, November 14, 12:00-2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey FEE: $30 + $10 material fee (teacher) Create this beautiful framed winter’s landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. Using the landscape as a guide, learn how to apply roving to flat wool, layering to achieve density of color and texture. Learn how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. MATERIALS: Fee $10. Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, frame. Matting if wanted. HOMEWORK: NONE SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed. |
Making Waves in Brioche In-Person Class
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WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 6 - 8pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $30 This is a technique class, where you will learn tips and tricks for keeping your brioche rhythm intact, how to avoid the inevitable errors that sometimes appear, as well as fixing them when they do! We will cover a one stitch increase, as well as right and left slanting decreases. At the end of this class you will have the skills needed to start and complete this original design by Lisa. MATERIALS: Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (one light colored), 50 yards of each. Needles: Size 8 DPN’s OR short circular size 8 needle. Pattern: Scarf pattern included along with class handout. Misc. crochet hook, removable stitch marker, 2 point protectors. HOMEWORK: Have materials ready for class. SKILL LEVEL: Students need to be comfortable with normal knit & purl stitches. Previous Brioche experience (in the round) helpful but not required if students are motivated to learn the techniques. |
Woven Houndstooth Scarf (using a rigid heddle loom) In-Person Class Class is full.
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WHEN: Sunday, November 21, 10 am - 2pm
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Gardner FEE: $40 +$15 if using shop loom Join us for a day of weaving that will result in a lovely woven Houndstooth Scarf. We will start with calculating the amount of yarn needed for the scarf,warp the loom using 2 colors, as well as using the same two colors for the weft. We will be using 2 shuttles to accomplish the houndstooth pattern. You will start the scarf in class and then take the project on the loom home to finish it there. MATERIALS: Yarn: 150 yards each worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors, not single ply. Misc: basic tools like scissors, darning needle, brown bag or kraft paper, tape measure, scrap yarn, empty paper towel row HOMEWORK: Purchase materials before class and have them in a cake or ball ready to use before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: This class is appropriate for those who have taken a basic ridged heddle weaving class OR have at least successfully warped a loom. |
Needle Felted Ornaments In-Person Class
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WHEN: Tuesday, November 30, 6-8pm
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $15 + $5 Materials fee paid to teacher in class. In this class we will use cookie cutters, a needle and roving to make these adorable ornaments. They also make great package decorations! Students should be able to complete at least 2 ornaments in class. MATERIALS: Provided, for $5 fee paid to teacher. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No needle felting experience needed. |
December Classes
Men's Fingerless Mitts In-Person Class
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WHEN: Wednesdays, December 1 & 15, 6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Kathy Loegering FEE: $30 Need a quick gift for a man or teen? Join Kathy to make these easy fingerless mitts. Perfect to warm the hands while driving or working. One size fits most men and teens. MATERIALS: Pattern: Men’s Fingerless Mitts by Kathy North, this is a free pattern on Ravelry or you can get it through the shop. Yarn: 200 yds. Worsted weight yarn (solid or variegated). Needles: Us #6 DPN’s, Other: small amount of scrap yarn in a contrasting color, yarn needle, scissors, 3 stitch markers (2 the same, 1 different) HOMEWORK: Print the free Ravelry pattern Men’s Fingerless Mitts by Kathy North. With US # 6 DPN’s, cast on 44 stitches, divide on 3 DPN’s (16/14/14) and work in 2X2 ribbing (k2, P2), for 3 inches. We will start the thumb gusset in class SKILL LEVEL: Suitable for those who have tried DPN’s. |
Introduction to Crochet In-Person Class
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WHEN: Thursdays, December 2 & 9, 6 - 7:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Walter Fosdick FEE: $25 Crochet is a fun and versatile craft and for many easier than other needle crafts. It is also often used to finish knitted pieces, especially for edging. In this class, you will learn GRANNY SQUARE which is one of the most iconic crochet squares and a good place for beginner crochet to start. You will learn the basic stitches which can be applied to other patterns. MATERIALS: Yarn: 600 yds. Worsted weight yarn (wool or woo blend), 3 colors of solid or variegated. Hook: H/4.5mm Pattern:will be given out in class HOMEWORK: Purchase materials before coming to class. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner |
Needle Felted Ornaments In-Person Class
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WHEN: Saturday, December 4, 9:30-11:30 am
INSTRUCTOR: Yvette Terplak FEE: $15 + $5 Materials fee paid to teacher in class. In this class we will use cookie cutters, a needle and roving to make these adorable ornaments. They also make great package decorations! Students should be able to complete at least 2 ornaments in class. MATERIALS: Provided, for $5 fee paid to teacher. HOMEWORK: None SKILL LEVEL: No needle felting experience needed. |
Beaded Necklace In-Person Class
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WHEN: Sunday, December 5, 12:00-3:00pm
INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Bates FEE: $25 + $5 kit fee to instructor the day of class Make a wonderful gift for a special person in your life, or for yourself, in about 3 hours, start to finish. The Instructor will provide optional kits with beads pre-strung so you can start right away in class. If you plan to use one of the kits, please include a suggestion on your color preference for yarn & beads. MATERIALS: Yarn: If you plan to use your own yarn & beads, plan for approx 15 yards and 200 beads pre-strung on the yarn. Needles: 14" straight needles, size 2, 3 or 4. (two different sized needles). We cast on/cast off with larger needle, knit with the smaller. A circular needleis nota good fit, because the size of the stitch releases its size once down on the cable, making it more difficult to work. Instructor will have extras needles to borrow. HOMEWORK: NONE SKILL LEVEL: Students need to be very comfortable with knitting. |
Needle Felted Landscape In-Person Class
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WHEN: Sunday, December 12, 12:00-2:30pm
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy McCaffrey FEE: $30 + $10 material fee (teacher) Create this beautiful framed winter’s landscape by needle felting roving onto a flat wool sheet. Using the landscape as a guide, learn how to apply roving to flat wool, layering to achieve density of color and texture. Learn how to combine roving to obtain elements of shading. You will need to let us know which landscape you wish to do prior to class. MATERIALS: Fee $10. Includes, roving, use of needle felting tools and pad, frame. Matting if wanted. HOMEWORK: NONE SKILL LEVEL: No previous experience needed. |